
Alex Schleifer
Former Head of Design at Airbnb, played a critical role in scaling the design team and establishing a strong design culture.
Top 10 podcasts with Alex Schleifer
Ranked by the Snipd community

35 snips
May 16, 2024 • 48min
Alex Schleifer - How design at Airbnb creates a culture of craft at scale
Former Chief Design Officer at Airbnb, Alex Schleifer, discusses creating a culture of decisiveness, leadership in design, preparing for an AI future, achieving craft at scale, and instilling Airbnb's culture in your team. He also touches on the importance of tools in design, storytelling potential in games, and his journey post-Airbnb.

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Mar 22, 2023 • 60min
Alex Schleifer, Former Head of Design at Airbnb — Scaling Design at Airbnb
Former Head of Design at Airbnb, Alex Schleifer, shares insights on scaling the design team, overcoming challenges, establishing a strong design culture, and fostering employee engagement through mentorship programs. The podcast explores Airbnb's innovative training methods, unique hiring process, and the importance of clear systems for attracting and onboarding design teams.

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Aug 1, 2024 • 48min
The Future of Search
Troy Young, a former Nike executive discussing value destruction in brands, joins Brian Morrissey, who offers insights on rebooting media through his newsletter, and Alex Schleifer, who looks at universal concepts in the digital space. They explore the future of search engines, the rise of AI, and complex shifts in content monetization. The conversation also touches on Nike's marketing struggles and the changing nature of news consumption, emphasizing the tension between traditional media and emerging personal brands in a saturated landscape.

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Nov 30, 2023 • 53min
What’s Next for the Open Web?
The podcast features Troy Young, Brian Morrissey, and Alex Schleifer discussing the challenges faced by upmarket brands, the use of robots in content creation, Amazon's manipulative practices, the difficulties faced by Google, and their opinions on Guinness beer and product selection.

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Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 9min
Parasitic Ad Tech
Troy Young, an influential voice behind the People vs Algorithms newsletter, joins Brian Morrissey, the mind behind The Rebooting newsletter, and Alex Schleifer from Universal Entities for a lively discussion. They delve into the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google, warning that dismantling the giant could bring unforeseen consequences. The trio also scrutinizes the struggles of Food52 under new leadership and hilariously celebrates the cultural significance of chicken parm in America. Tune in for a deep dive into ad tech and media transformation!

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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
Monopolies and Memes
Troy Young, a contributor to the People vs Algorithms newsletter; Brian Morrissey, author of The Rebooting newsletter; and Alex Schleifer from Universal Entities tackle pressing issues. They discuss a federal judge's ruling declaring Google a monopoly and its implications for tech competition. Memes are highlighted as powerful tools in political communication and media trends. The trio also examines YouTube's rise as modern TV and critiques the advertising struggles faced by platforms like Twitter amidst shifting cultural landscapes.

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Apr 13, 2023 • 40min
Ideation time
This week, Troy, Alex and Brian discuss how we come up with ideas and take them through to execution. We break down the phases, from thinking to making to editing.Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletterBrian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletterAlex Schleifer's Universal EntitiesFollow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter

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Mar 22, 2023 • 49min
Format, shmormat
Brian, Troy, and Alex tackle the fascinating topic of formats and explore why they can make or break media companies. Note: this is a re-upload of the episode because Alex screwed it and uploaded an old episode the first time round. That's what you get for trusting RSS feeds. Some links:Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletterBrian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletterAlex Schleifer's Universal EntitiesFollow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter

Dec 15, 2023 • 14min
Minisode: Troy and Alex discuss AI
Troy and Alex discuss AI, including a variant of Chat GPT called perplexity, which they are willing to pay up to $500 a month for. They also explore the benefits of engaging with machines through voice conversation, the challenges of reporting in the media industry, the unique characteristics and potential of podcasting as a business, and their preferences for video games and cars.

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h
Founder Mode
Troy Young, from the People vs Algorithms newsletter, joins Brian Morrissey, creator of The Rebooting newsletter, and Alex Schleifer of Universal Entities. They discuss the essential differences between founders and managers, emphasizing how founders drive change in ways operators can't. The group explores the impact of AI on industries and shifts in product reviews. They also share their experiences with culinary adventures and reflections on historical practices, tying it humorously to modern conveniences and the evolving consumer landscape.